Obituaries

Local Obituaries

Mary I. (Metcalf)  Meddaugh

Mary I. (Metcalf) Meddaugh

Feb 9, 2022

Mary I. Meddaugh, age 88, of Wautoma, formerly of Bancroft, passed away unexpectedly, Wednesday morning, February 9, 2022 at Silver Lake Manor in Wautoma.

She was born March 5, 1933 in Altoona, Wisconsin the daughter of Richard H. Metcalf Sr. and Mabel (Norton) Casper.  She married Carroll Meddaugh on April 23, 1949 in Plainfield. He preceded her...

John E. Hassmann

John E. Hassmann

Feb 3, 2022

John E. Hassmann, age 84 of Wautoma, passed away peacefully surrounded by family, Thursday, February 3rd, 2022 at his daughter's home in Marble Falls, Texas.

John was born June 18th, 1937 in Milwaukee, WI, the son of Eugene and Ruth Hassmann.  He married Pat Perry of Mount Morris on August 14th, 1960. Together they celebrated...

Romona M. (Allison)  Schulist

Romona M. (Allison) Schulist

Feb 2, 2022

Romona M. Schulist, age 92, of rural Plainfield, passed away peacefully Wednesday afternoon, February 2, 2022, at House of the Dove in Marshfield, Wisconsin, after a brief stay under hospice care.

Romona was born May 3, 1929, to Charlie and Flossie (Crawford) Allison, on the family farm in West Plainfield. She graduated from Plainfield Schools. Romona married...

Joshua D. Durrant

Joshua D. Durrant

Feb 1, 2022

Joshua D. Durrant, age 34, of Hancock, passed away unexpectedly in the early morning hours of February 1st at Wausau Aspirus Hospital.

He was born March 6th, 1987; the son of Matthew and Ruth Ann Durrant; in Stevens Point, WI.

Josh graduated from Tri County High School in 2005 and continued working alongside his dad....

Mary C. (Johnson)  Caves

Mary C. (Johnson) Caves

Jan 25, 2022

Mary Christine (Johnson) Caves , 95, of Plainfield passed away Tuesday, January 25, 2022.

Mary was born to Reuben and Hazel (Randall) Johnson in Chesterton, Indiana on August 25,1926.

During her childhood years, the family moved several times finally residing in Plainfield where her grandfather pastored the Plainfield Baptist Church and Mary graduated...

John J. Neusen

John J. Neusen

Jan 22, 2022

John J. Neusen, age 57, of Coloma, passed away suddenly January 22, 2022 at his home.  John was born in Milwaukee to Robert and Beverly Neusen.  To honor John's wishes, private family services will be held at the Stahl Celebration & Remembrance Center.

Rory J. Hasselquist

Rory J. Hasselquist

Jan 21, 2022

Rory J. Hasselquist, age 64, of Mount Morris, passed away peacefully January 21, 2022 at Montello Care Center after a courageous battle with cancer.

He was born April 5, 1957 in Berlin; the son of Donald and Barbara (Nelson) Hasselquist. Rory was a lifelong resident of Mt. Morris, where he worked as a real estate agent/broker and...

Francis John Stocks

Francis John Stocks

Jan 19, 2022

Francis John Stocks , age 75, of Redgranite, passed away at Preston Place on Wednesday, January 19, 2022.

Fran was born March 20, 1946 in Oconomowoc, WI., to James and Alice (Buth) Stocks.  He married Brenda Obremski on September 11, 1999 in Berlin, WI.

Fran was a kind and gentle man. He spent...

Judith Mae (Wester)  Dolderer

Judith Mae (Wester) Dolderer

Jan 14, 2022

Judith M. Dolderer, age 82, of Neshkoro, WI., passed away peacefully, Friday evening, January 14, 2022 at her home.

She was born January 3, 1940 in Superior the daughter of Eugene and Genevive (Jackno) Wester.  She married Richard C. Dolderer on August 23, 1958.

Judith was raised in the Madison area where she attended Madison...

Jonathan "Jonny" W. Armstrong

Jonathan "Jonny" W. Armstrong

Jan 11, 2022

Jonathan W. “Jonny” Armstrong , age 46 of rural Almond, passed away peacefully Monday morning, January 11, 2022 at Crossroads Care Center in Weyauwega after a long illness.

He was born February 24, 1975 in Wild Rose, the son of Kevin L. and Susan L. (Maday) Armstrong.

Jonathan attended Wild Rose Schools.  After...

Elaine M. (Moser)  Nelson

Elaine M. (Moser) Nelson

Jan 9, 2022

In lieu of flowers a memorial has been established in the name of Elaine Nelson to extend help and support to causes she believed in .

Elaine Marie (Moser) Nelson , age 72, of Wautoma, formerly of Waupaca, went to be with her heavenly Father on Sunday, January 9, 2022 after...

Clifford J. Nielsen

Clifford J. Nielsen

Jan 7, 2022

Clifford J. Nielsen, age 78, of Wautoma, was welcomed into heaven January 7, 2022 at Silver Lake Manor in Wautoma.

He was born December 29, 1943 in Worthington, Minnesota the son of Carl D. and Lorita C. (Brown) Nielsen.

He grew up in Minnesota and later moved to South Western Wisconsin where he worked as...

Jean A. Keenlance

Jean A. Keenlance

Jan 7, 2022

Jean A. Keenlance, age 59, of Plainfield, passed away peacefully, Friday morning, January 7, 2022 at Rosemore Village in Wild Rose.

She was born December 14, 1962 in Wild Rose, the daughter of James and Eleanor (Jeffery) Keenlance.

Jean attended Tri-County Schools. She enjoyed the outdoors especially Trout fishing, riding Harley Davidson and gardening.  Jean...

Henry "Hank" Baillod, Jr.

Henry "Hank" Baillod, Jr.

Dec 28, 2021

Henry (Hank) Baillod Jr, age 80, of Hancock, passed away at his home peacefully surrounded by his family on December 28, 2021.

While the photo might say Rebel Without a Cause, Hank always had a cause in his life, his first love was family, followed closely by farming, he grew up on the family farm, and his...

Wilbur "Bill" G. Ingersoll

Wilbur "Bill" G. Ingersoll

Dec 24, 2021

Early on the morning of Thursday, December 24, 2021 Wilbur (Bill) Ingersoll, loving husband and father, passed away at the age of 97.

Funeral Service will be held at the United Methodist Church in Plainfield, WI on Thursday, December 30 Visitation from 10:00am to Noon, service to follow.  Burial will be in Wausau, WI on December 31....

Peggy Ann (Hanson)  Dobrecevich

Peggy Ann (Hanson) Dobrecevich

Dec 20, 2021

Peggy Ann (Hanson) Dobrecevich, age 93, of Wautoma, passed away peacefully on Dec 20th at Thedacare of Neenah.

Peggy was born Dec 20th, 1928 in Milwaukee, WI to Selmar and Olga (Schmoller) Hanson.

She was a graduate of Custer High. Shortly after high school,  she met the late Emil Dobrecevich. They were married April 15,...

Elaine M. (Engebretson)  Peck

Elaine M. (Engebretson) Peck

Dec 1, 2021

Elaine M. Peck, age 49, of Plainfield passed away peacefully, Thursday morning, December 1, 2021 at her home after a courageous battle with cancer.

She was born April 11, 1972 in Beloit, the daughter of Larry and Carol (Jero) Engebretson.  She married Russell “Rusty” Peck on May 11, 1996 in Aurora, Illinois.

Elaine...

Leeann Sue (Smiley)  Mccauley

Leeann Sue (Smiley) Mccauley

Nov 29, 2021

LeeAnn S. McCauley, age 58, of Plainfield passed away peacefully, Monday afternoon, November 29, 2021 at Aspirus Hospital in Wausau.

She was born January 14, 1963 in California the daughter of Frank and JoAnn (Storlie) Smiley. She married Thomas D. McCauley on July 27, 2002.

LeeAnn moved to Plainfield in 1977 where she attended Tri-County...

Dale V. Clark

Dale V. Clark

Nov 23, 2021

Dale V. Clark, age 63, of Bancroft, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly Tuesday morning, November 23, 2021 at his home where he had lived his entire life on the family farm.

He was born January 27, 1958 in Stevens Point, the son of Vern and Verna (Beggs) Clark. He married Debbie Turner, they later...

Elizabeth "Betty" L. (Weldon)  Rumpel

Elizabeth "Betty" L. (Weldon) Rumpel

Nov 8, 2021

Elizabeth L. “Betty” Rumpel, age 92, of Ripon, formerly of Plainfield, was reunited with her husband in Heaven on Monday, November 8, 2021.

She was born July 14, 1929 in Wisconsin Rapids, the daughter of Otis and Nellie Farrell Weldon.  She married Robert “Bob” Rumpel on July 28, 1947. He preceded her in death on March 14,...